Time Management Science and technology

Time Management Science and technology

Two Types of People

Myths about Time Management

• Time management is nothing but common sense. I do well in school, so I must be managing my time effectively.
• It takes all the fun out of life!!!
• Time management? I work better under pressure.
• No matter what I do, I won’t have enough time!

The Truth About Time Management

Increases productivity.

Reduces stress.

Improves self-esteem.

Helps achieve balance in life.

Increases self-confidence

Helps you reach your goals!

There are 168 hours in a Week

	Urgent	Not Urgent
Important	Do Now	Plan to Do
Not Important	Reject Trivial requests from others Apparent emergencies Interruptions and distractions Scrutinize and probe demands. Help originators to re-assess. Wherever possible reject and avoid these tasks.	Resist ‘Comfort’ activities, computer games, net surfing Chat, gossip, text, social communications Daydreaming, doodling over long breaks Unnecessary adjusting equipment Habitual ‘comforters’ not true tasks. Non-productive, de-motivational. Minimize or cease altogether. Plan to avoid them.

Steps to Managing Your Time

• Set goals
• Set reasonable expectations (and remember that no one’s perfect)
• Make a schedule
• Revisit and revise your plan